Stanley Hatt 254 articles

Hi! What inspired the bold title “Gods of Metal,” and how does it reflect who you are as a band? Hello! Well, if you start...

Hi! What was the most unexpected challenge you faced while recording “Slave to the Scythe”? The heat in the studio proved to be a pretty...

Hi! “The Host” marks your first concept album. What inspired you to take this narrative approach, and how did it alter your songwriting and recording...

Hi! The Formless Fires is your third album and the first one with Metal Blade Records. How did teaming up with them affect how you...

Hi! In what ways did you evolve your approach for The Savage Winds to Wisdom compared to Soul Furnace? I think it was time, Soul...

Hi! What’s the story or inspiration behind “Horror Beyond Horror” album title, and how does it reflect the vibe of the album? Hi there. First,...

Hi guys! You’ve been crushing it for 25 years now. How have you guys kept your sound so brutal and fresh over all these years?...

Hi Paul! Your sound has evolved a lot. How do you mix your death metal roots with your new, more experimental directions on Absolute Elsewhere?...

Hi James! What inspired the title “The Black River”? Is there a story behind it? Well, there are a few things interesting around the title....

‘Eschaton’ is a significant chapter for SHADOW WITCH. What sets this album apart from your previous releases? We always begin with me editing rehearsals; I...

Hi! How did the end of Iron Man and Lord influence the formation and musical identity of Spiral Grave? It was kind of by accident....

Hi! “Children of the Morgue” dives deep into the theme of death. Can you share some personal experiences or societal observations that shaped the concept...

Hi! Reflecting on your journey from OVERKILL to ‘Dreadful Company’, how have you evolved creatively? I’m probably not so stuck in my lane ya know....

Hi! Congrats on “Raw Manifestation”! How did you get from your early demos to this full album? Hello Stanley! Thanks for your kind words! I...

Lodestar is a Canadian gothic rock/doom metal band, formed in 2021. Polaris is their third album, recorded in 2023 but will be released in July...

The Brazilian metal scene has always been intriguing and overwhelmed by a plethora of great bands. To me, the Brazilian metal scene is a metal...

When it comes to the French black metal scene, I’m always curious whether I will like the material or not; the French black metal scene...

Hi! How did the members of Lost in Exile come together to form the band? All of us have played together in projects over the...

Hi! What inspired the themes of strength and honor in EPIC? Hi. Well, first off I’d like to address the fact that all lyrics and...

Hi! What’s the significance of the “Rotten Trajectory” title in relation to the album’s themes and sound? The title ‘Rotten Trajectory’ was chosen as it...